World News Updates: Trump cheers defense pact between Saudis, Turkey and Pakistan: ‘The Mideast is coming together’

US President Donald Trump, on Monday, expressed his intention to attack Oman if the country interferes with the American naval blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to Fox News, Trump posited that the US naval blockade is exerting pressure on Iran and indicated no timeline for the resolution of the conflict.

Prior to this, Trump had stated on Truth Social that Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon in any form" as the 60-day ceasefire was set to expire. This development arrives as the ceasefire agreement, which encompassed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz's trading route and Tehran's nuclear program, is set to conclude on Monday, with little progress towards resolution between the US and Iran.

Iran's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami, announced a $30,000 bounty for the killing or capture of a US soldier, with the reward doubling to roughly $60,000 if an Iranian woman carries out the action. Trump's recent actions included lauding the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan as a significant, bold, and important first step towards regional unity, despite continuing Houthi attacks.

Additionally, he ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint drills with South Korea following Seoul's refusal to assist in Iran's denuclearization efforts, deeming these exercises provocative towards North Korea.